Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (APHIS-WS) is soliciting fully refined paraffin wax for use in manufacturing feed blocks. These blocks support the servicing of Brown Tree Snake (BTS) traps on Guam and the islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas by combining various bird seeds, grains, and pellets. The selected contractor must maintain an uninterrupted supply of 1,415 pounds of wax at their location, available for shipment within 14 days of notice, and provide approximately 5,660 pounds annually over the duration of the contract.

This requirement, identified under solicitation number 12639521Q0091, is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 324110 for Petroleum Refineries and PSC 9160 for Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats. Evaluation for award will prioritize consistency of supply and product quality, and the Buy American clause is applicable to this procurement.

Quotes must be submitted to the primary point of contact, Kim Yen Tu, by the response deadline of February 22, 2021, at 11:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation was published by the USDA APHIS MRPBS office and includes two attachments: the original SF1449 form and an updated version posted on February 19, 2021. All performance requirements and the statement of work are detailed within the formal solicitation documents.